KIA Niro vs Forthing Friday Luxury Comparison in Nepal 2026
The KIA Niro starts at Rs 69.9 lakh and the Forthing Friday at Rs 50.96 lakh in Nepal, so the Forthing Friday costs Rs 18.94 lakh less (37%). On a single charge the KIA Niro is rated for 460 km (WLTP) and the Forthing Friday for 400 km (WLTP). Battery sizes are 64 kWh and 64.4 kWh. Figures on this page are for the KIA Niro and the Forthing Friday Luxury.
Fast charging is quoted as 10-80% in 43 min (85kW) for the KIA Niro and 30-80% in 30 min for the Forthing Friday. Boot space is 363 litres in the KIA Niro and 480 litres in the Forthing Friday. Warranty cover: KIA Niro, 7 years / 160,000 km, Battery: 7 years / 160,000 km; Forthing Friday, 3 years / 100,000 km, Battery: 8 years / 150,000 km. Pick the KIA Niro if you want more range per charge or you want more power. Pick the Forthing Friday if you want to spend less or you need more boot space.
KIA Niro vs Forthing Friday
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
Fuel Type
Range
↑ higher
Battery
↑ higher
Motor Power
↑ higher
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
Range (WLTP)
↑ higher
Company Claimed Range
Range Standard
Fast Charging
Normal Charging
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
Top Speed
↑ higher
Acceleration
↓ lower
Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
↑ higher
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
Features
| Spec name | Electric KIA Niro Rs. 69,90,000 |  Electric Forthing FridayLuxury Rs. 50,96,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 69,90,000 | Rs. 50,96,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 89,110/mo | Rs. 64,965/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 150 kW Best | 99 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 64 kWh | 64.4 kWh Best | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 255 Nm | 340 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 167 km/h | 180 km/h Best | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 7.8s Best | 7.9s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Range (WLTP) ↑ higherWLTP range, or a WLTP-equivalent estimate when the company figure uses another test cycle | 460 km Best | 400 km | |
Company Claimed Range Range per charge as claimed by the manufacturer, on the test cycle shown below | 460 km | 400 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | WLTP | WLTP | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | 10-80% in 43 min (85kW) | 30-80% in 30 min | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 0-100% in 6 hours (11kW) | 0-100% in 7 hours | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4420 mm | 4600 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1825 mm | 1860 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1570 mm | 1680 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2720 mm Best | 2715 mm | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 150 mm | 185 mm Best | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 5 seats | |
Available Colors Available exterior color options | Aurora Black Pearl, Cityscape Green, Interstellar Gray, Mineral Blue, Runway Red, Snow White Pearl, Steel Gray | White | |
Features Comparison
| Feature | KIA Niro | Forthing Friday |
|---|---|---|
Safety7 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | 7 | 6 |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | ABS + EBD + ESP + TCS | ESP + TCS |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ||
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | ||
| Hill Hold Hill Hold / Hill Start Assist | ||
| Hill Descent Control Controlled descent on steep gradients | , | |
| LED Headlight LED headlight (vs older halogen) | , | |
ADAS13 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Emergency Braking (AEB) Autonomous Emergency Braking | ||
| Forward Collision Warning Warns of imminent frontal collision | , | |
| Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning / Keeping Assist | LKA + LDW | |
| Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Monitoring | ||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert Alerts to crossing traffic when reversing | , | |
| 360° Camera 360-degree surround-view camera | ||
| Reverse Camera Rear-view camera (single, distinct from 360°) | , | |
| Parking Sensors Ultrasonic parking sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Auto Hold Holds brake on incline / at lights without driver input | , | |
| Driver Attention Monitor Warns when driver inattention is detected | ||
| Auto High Beam Automatic high-beam dipping for oncoming traffic | , | |
| Auto Headlamps Headlights switch on automatically in low light | , | |
Comfort7 features | ||
| Climate Control AC / climate control system | Automatic | Automatic |
| Sunroof Sunroof / Panoramic roof | Electric | Panoramic sunroof |
| Heated/Ventilated Seats Seat heating and/or ventilation | Heated | No |
| Keyless Entry & Start Keyless entry with push-button start | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake EPB instead of a mechanical handbrake | , | |
| Riding Modes Selectable ride modes (Eco / City / Sport etc.) | , | |
| Reverse Assist Slow reverse mode for parking (EV scooters and bikes only) | , | |
Technology13 features | ||
| Infotainment Central touchscreen display | 7-inch Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Instrument Cluster Digital instrument display | 10.25-inch Digital | 8.8-inch Digital |
| Connectivity Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Apple CarPlay + Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto |
| Wireless Charging Wireless phone charging pad | ||
| Sound System Audio system | 8-Speaker Premium | 6-speaker |
| Connected Car Tech Connected vehicle telematics (e.g. Suzuki Connect, BlueLink, NIU App) | , | |
| TFT Display Full-colour TFT instrument panel (vs. monochrome LCD) | , | |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing for music / call alerts / nav prompts | , | |
| Companion App Manufacturer mobile app for ride logs / nav / OTA | , | |
| Regenerative Braking Recaptures energy under deceleration | ||
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Powers external devices/appliances from the battery | , | |
| One-Pedal Driving Heavy regen lets the car coast-and-stop on accelerator release alone | , | |
| Swappable Battery Battery pack can be lifted out and charged separately, critical for renters / apartment dwellers | , | |
Prices and more comparisons
For every trim and the latest price, see KIA Niro price in Nepal and Forthing Friday price in Nepal. Browse by budget: Electric cars under Rs 1 crore in Nepal.